“Haystack,” Program Providing Unfiltered Internet Access in Iran to be Released - San Francisco, CA (PRnine – July 4, 2009) - Today Austin Heap and Daniel Colascione announced the upcoming release of Haystack, a new program to provide unfiltered internet access to the people of Iran. The software package, set to go live this week, specifically targets the Iranian government’s web filtering mechanisms and is available in Windows, Linus, and Mac operating systems to ensure access.
Similar to Freegate (http://blog.austinheap.com/2009/07/02/state-of-freegate-in-iran/), the program directed against China’s “Great Firewall,” once installed Haystack will provide completely uncensored access to the internet in Iran while simultaneously protecting the user’s identity.
“No more Facebook blocks, no more government warning pages when you try to load Twitter,” said Heap, “just unfiltered Internet.”
Disposable Temporary Email Addresses - This website provides you with disposable e-mail addresses which expire after 15 Minutes. You can read and reply to e-mails that are sent to the temporary e-mail address within the given time frame.
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Getting Started Guide - Applies To: Windows 7,Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Vista
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2008 R2, and Windows Server® 2008 is a stateful, host-based firewall that filters incoming and outgoing connections based on its configuration. While typical end-user configuration of Windows Firewall still takes place through the Windows Firewall Control Panel, advanced configuration now takes place in a Microsoft Management Control (MMC) snap-in named Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. The inclusion of this snap-in not only provides an interface for configuring Windows Firewall locally, but also for configuring Windows Firewall on remote computers and by using Group Policy. Firewall settings are now integrated with Internet Protocol security (IPsec) settings, allowing for some synergy: Windows Firewall can allow or block traffic based on some IPsec negotiation outcomes.
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security supports separate profiles (sets of firewall and connection security rules) for when computers are members of a domain, or connected to a private or public network. It also supports the creation of rules for enforcing server and domain isolation policies. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security supports more detailed rules than previous versions of Windows Firewall, including filtering based on users and groups in Active Directory, source and destination Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, IP port number, ICMP settings, IPsec settings, specific types of interfaces, services, and more.
#iranelection @Twitter - With the Iranian government jamming cell phones and text messages and blocking access to many social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter has emerged as one of the mediums with the most information being passed around and discussed about the turbulent presidential election.
DIY Cell Phone Spy Microphone - This is a fun project for your old cell phones. Why not hack something you aren't using anymore into a fun spying device?
DIY WiFi Super Antenna - Make a 16 DBI WiFi antenna for less than $10 dollars with this hacker's how-to video. To get started building your own super WiFi antenna, which will provide you with something on the order of six times more power than a standard antenna
DIY USB Camera to Video Telescope - Hack an old telelens, a USB webcam and standard PVC plumbing materials to build a telescope with huge magnification just by watching this how-to video. You can see craters on the moon, read license plates far away or spy on the neighbors if that's what you like. For step-by-step instructions on completing this hack yourself, take a look. Build your own inexpensive spy telescope with this how-to.
DIY Parabolic Microphone - This how-to video shows a way to build a parabolic microphone capable of picking up sound at long distances. Use it for hearing far away sounds or to spy on people. All you need to replicate this hack at home is a wok lid or metal mixing bowl, a condenser microphone, a dowel rod, a washer, super glue, and shrink tubing. Watch this hacking tutorial and learn how to build a super powerful microphone.
DIY Infrared Intruder Alert System - Check out this video tutorial to make an infrared home alarm system. Stop axe murderers from trespassing on your property with this infrared alarm system.
DIY Nightvision Video Camera - Check out this instructional video and learn how to build an infrared night vision device from a modified digital camera. You'll be able to see and record in night vision. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on replicating this hack at home, take a look at this how-to video. Build your own infrared camera with this simple hack.
Communication in Repressive Environments - It is no myth that repressive regimes are becoming increasingly more savvy in their ability to effectively employ sophisticated filtering, censoring, monitoring technologies (often courtesy of American companies like Cisco) to crack down on resistance movements. In other words, political activists need to realize that their regimes are becoming smarter and more effective, not dumber and hardly clueless.
Tactical LAN Management - This manual concentrates on tactical local area network (LAN) management at echelons corps and below (ECB). Command and control (C2) systems in a tactical LAN are integrated to collect, combine, process, exchange and present information to support the commander across the battlefield. The commander can effectively plan, coordinate, control, and direct the battle when the proper procedures in establishing, managing, and maintaining a tactical LAN are met. This manual outlines the responsibilities and procedures that apply to all levels of command.
Communications in a ’Come As You Are’ War - This publication is designed as a handbook of helpful information and methods for providing essential communications support in the face of communications shortage. It also addresses methods for achieving inter-operability between different generations of tactical communications equipment.
How to set up a Tor relay - Explains (with links to Farsi) the differences between Tor bridges and relays, and helps you decide which is right for you. Helpful instructions to get yourself setup, as well as suggestions on how to get make it available to Iran.
Tor: Anonymity Online - Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, and it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location. Tor works with many of your existing applications, including web browsers, instant messaging clients, remote login, and other applications based on the TCP protocol.
Encrypted SSH Tunneling - When properly configured, a server and client can connect and communicate virtually any service using the SSH link. And, since SSH is inherently more secure than Telnet, FTP, or other unencrypted protocols, most network managers are accommodating to requests to open ports and allow SSH communications through the firewall. The following is a summary of the techniques that I have used to make connectivity through firewalls both effective and secure.
RE: Lines of Communication - The Force Multiplier - Iranians are struggling for their freedom and using the Internet to organize. Our goal is to help keep their lines of communication open and amplify their voices.
Verify a proxy server - With this online proxy checker tool you can enter the address you would like to check, and verify whether or not it can be used as a proxy server.
How to setup a web proxy server - How to setup your very own proxy server that is being hosted a) by a free webhosting service that supports either php or cgi or b) your own website that is being hosted by a webhosting company.
Cyberwar guide for Iran - The purpose of this guide is to help you participate constructively in the Iranian election protests through Twitter.